Forensics Flashcards
Percentage increase in mental illness Amon all offenders in the last decade
More than 100%
NCR
Not criminally responsible, they were unaware and morally challenged because of a mental illness. When they are unaware of their actions or what they are doing is wrong
Training Available for mental illness and addiction for front line staff
None
% of inmates under psychiatric treatment prior to incarceration
14%
What % of offenders have serious substance abuse problems
80%, 1/2 are under the influence while committing their crime
How many of the women under sentence have kids
2/3
% of women who had drugs or alcohol play a role In Their crime
69%
What do the nurses do?
Admissions of all offenders and triage Day to day care Respond and run medical codes Med admin Chronic disease management (ie. Diabetes) Blood draws, medical interventions Risk assessment Crisis management Staff ratio
What is suitcasing?
“Natural pockets” the way they can bring in weapons or drugs into correctional facilities
What is some concern with medications In correctional settings?
They can cheek it then sell the drugs later
what are the local correction centers?
Calgary Young Offender Centre (CYOC)
Calgary Remand Centre (CRC)
Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatric Centre (SAFPC)
Calgary Correctional Centre (CCC)
Percentage of offenders in CRC with mental illness
Women: 50%
Men: 56%
Number of women offenders with histories of physical and/or sexual abuse:
72% of provincially sentenced, 82% of federally sentenced and 90% of federally sentenced Aboriginal women
Percentage of women offenders who self harm:
59%
what does AHS do for forensics?
Enhance health services, including mental health and addiction services for the offender population
Support two-way transition of care between the correctional facilities and community, as required.
Adopt and implement health service standards within correctional facilities.
